Definition

To cover or treat a surface with a sticky, black substance made from crude oil, often used for waterproofing or paving.

Example

The workers will bituminize the road to make it more durable and resistant to water damage.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever seen how they bituminize roads?

Yeah, it's interesting how they make the surface durable.

I wonder if it really helps in preventing potholes.

Definitely! It seems to make a big difference in the long run.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bituminize → It is formed from "bitumen" (from Latin *bitumen*, meaning a type of tar or asphalt) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "bituminize" means to make something into or treat it with bitumen, typically for waterproofing or paving purposes.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bitumen' as a type of tar that is used to make surfaces waterproof, and the '-ize' means to make it so. This helps you remember that to bituminize something is to treat it with tar.

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